Innervation notes: They are innervated by the pharyngeal branch of the Vagus nerve (CN X) with the exception of the stylopharyngeus muscle which is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX).[WP]
Synonyms:
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branchial muscle; muscle of pharynx; muscle organ of pharynx; pharyngeal muscle; pharynx muscle; pharynx muscle organ